Design Drafter
Design Drafter
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Job Description
About Us
At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australias leading privately owned engineering mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value innovative and sustainable solutions for the worlds leading mining construction and transport companies. Over the last 50 years hard work technical credibility and a willingness to tackle difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 2000 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.
NEPEAN Conveyors was established in 1985. We are now one of Australias most successful suppliers of large scale fully integrated mining conveyor projects. We offer complete engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions for surface underground and hard rock mining port facilities and process plants. Our customers produce various raw materials from lithium iron ore and coal through to fertiliser and biosolids.
Our Opportunity
To support our ongoing growth NEPEAN Conveyors NSW are currently seeking a Drafter / Design Drafterto join our team. This position is a fulltime permanent opportunity based in our design and manufacturing facility in Gulgong NSW.
In this facility we work within a team of project managers engineers designers and fabricators on projects large and small relating to the supply of conveyors for bulk material handling. Much of the fabrication is completed on site so we can see our ideas come to life in the workshop.
Daily duties will typically include:
- Designing and modelling equipment in consultation with engineers and senior designers.
- Creating shop detail drawings and assembly drawings of conveyor equipment.
- Checking designs for achievable tolerances clear dimensioning weldability and constructability.
- Preparing drawings for issue to fabricators or project managers.
- Assist the workshop with design and drawing queries.
- Measuring existing equipment and recommending upgrades and repairs.
The Right Person
The ideal candidate for this position would have:
- Drafting training / qualification or a trades background using shop detail drawings
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problemsolving skills and an interest in mechanical systems
- Exposure to the heavy steelwork fabrication environment would be beneficial
- People with a trades background are encouraged to apply
- Proficiency in 2D CAD (Autodesk AutoCAD) would be beneficial
- Experience with Belt Conveyors would be beneficial
The Benefits NEPEAN offer:
- A professional and friendly team working environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Onsite workshop to see your designs come together from concept through fabrication and operation
- Monthly employee BBQS
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wellbeing assistance thats free for all the family
- Career advancement opportunities
Employment Type
Full-Time
